voicekiller Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Schwartz, who replaced Gregg Williams as the leader of the Tennessee defense, has been identified as a candidate for the Redskins coaching vacancy, league sources said, and is expected to interview for the position this week, possibly as soon as today. Schwartz is a Baltimore native who recently interviewed for the Ravens job as well. Several NFL sources said that they took the identification of Schwartz as a candidate as another sign that Williams, who the players strongly support, does not appear to be the front runner. Williams actually helped break in Schwartz as a young coach on Jeff Fisher's staff. Schwartz has annually had a strong defense with the Titans and began his career in the Cleveland/Baltimore organization. Bill Cowher, a CBS analyst, has continued to tell associates that he has no plans to end his two-year hiatus. Some league sources have suggested Seattle defensive backs coach Jim Mora, a former head coach in Atlanta, as a possibility for the Redskins as well at some point, but the Seahwaks are still in the playoffs and he can not be contacted at this time. Other available coaches with prior head coaching experience include Brian BIllick and Marty Schottenheimer, but the Redskins are not expected to go that route at this point, though things could change. Williams is seen as the top in house candidate, but sources who have been in contact with members of Washington's existing coaching staff say that none of those coaches has been given any indication that they are in line for the opening at this point. The agent for one of Washington's coaches said that he believes that the Redskins would have given the staff some hint by now that the top candidate is already within the building by now if that were the case http://blog.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/ edit: title Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinfan2k Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 That explains why Redskins 1 was in Nashville. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DixieFlatline Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 If true, then I think it definitely means Snyder is not enthralled with Williams. After all, why go after a defensive coach if you have any thoughts of retaining him in any capacity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section 130 Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 :doh: Oh boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinfan2k Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 I appauld Danny for doing his HW this time. Saunders has said that he isn't likely go anywhere to be HC and might be retained by the next coaching staff if the guy is a defensive minded HC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lombardi's_kid_brother Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Hmmmmmmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Currahee Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Wow....interesting. I wonder how GW feels now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney26 Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Why?? I dont get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrowhead Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 How about the theory that Schwartz might be a candidate to replace GW as DC when everything comes together? I mean, it would probably triple his salary. That would leave GW in a position to further take the reigns that Gibbs handled as team president and head coach. Would that be too far-fetched? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinfan2k Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Why do people hear feel that because the players like GW, he should be hired. We all like continuity but the best candidate should be given the job. You cant let the players run the asylum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 I know nothing of this guy. I expect a full report by random posters on ES based entirely on information that doesn't exist within the hour. LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cphil006 Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 They must interview other candidates. Perhaps they are going after Floyd Reese and not Jim Schwartz... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tone_dubbz Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 How the hell did Jim Mora even get considered for the job. I say no freagin' way!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DixieFlatline Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 How about the theory that Schwartz might be a candidate to replace GW as DC when everything comes together? I mean, it would probably triple his salary. That would leave GW in a position to further take the reigns that Gibbs handled as team president and head coach. Would that be too far-fetched? In theory, I don't think so, but if that was the case then wouldn't Tennessee have to give us permission to talk to him since it would be a lateral move? And if that permission was given, I would have thought we would have heard about it already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bliz Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 If true, then I think it definitely means Snyder is not enthralled with Williams. After all, why go after a defensive coach if you have any thoughts of retaining him in any capacity? Schwartz, who replaced Gregg Williams as the leader of the Tennessee defense, has been identified as a candidate for the Redskins coaching vacancy, league sources said, and is expected to interview for the position this week, possibly as soon as today.Schwartz is a Baltimore native who recently interviewed for the Ravens job as well. Several NFL sources said that they took the identification of Schwartz as a candidate as another sign that Williams, who the players strongly support, does not appear to be the front runner. Williams actually helped break in Schwartz as a young coach on Jeff Fisher's staff. Consider this: If GW does become head coach, we'll still need a defensive coordinator. And wouldn't it make the most sense that it be someone familiar with GW's schemes and philosophy? Someone who GW knows he can work with? This could be nothing but a smokescreen for what is actually a defensive coordinator interview. **edit** okay, Arrowhead beat me to the punch, but anyway the answer is no, Tenn would not have to give us permission because it is officially a head coaching interview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsNatsFan Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Could it also be that Schwartz would be interviewed to backfill Williams position if they went with Williams? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Currahee Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 How about the theory that Schwartz might be a candidate to replace GW as DC when everything comes together? I mean, it would probably triple his salary. That would leave GW in a position to further take the reigns that Gibbs handled as team president and head coach. Would that be too far-fetched? The problem with that theory is usually the head coach interviews and makes those decisions. Plus, I doubt that Schwartz would come over in a lateral move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinamo Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 That be a real bummer for Greg Williams. I don't see how his ego can handle hiring of Schwartz. I strongly support GW for HC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Om Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 JLC is truly in his glory this week, isn't he? Stir baby, stir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CP+Campbell=Money Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 what about the idea of....Synder wants to give a younger guy a shot...this means the defense would play a similiar scheme...and Saunders would stay....all while give a young hungry coach a chance....decent thought i think.....good first interview....not huge names....very secretive....Synder may have learned... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voicekiller Posted January 10, 2008 Author Share Posted January 10, 2008 JLC is truly in his glory this week, isn't he? Stir baby, stir. Ya you gotta love JLC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinfan2k Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Jerry Gray might leave according to the interviews. Blatche will continue with DL. Maybe defensive coordinator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHard86 Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Jim Mora!? What!? Get used to: "well, its just gonna take a little time before everyone gets familiar with these new systems we have in place this season." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGI Jef Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 i might just start not reading these entries anymore. they scare me too much. with every passing hour it looks more and more like it is the players/coaching staff vs. snyder/cerrato. and that is a scary thouht. tgijef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntotoro Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 So JCL seems to think the Schwartz will be with us... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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